Rotmooswasserfall - Obergurgl
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
From Obergurgl head south to the last houses. From there, follow the path to the Zirben Alm and continue along the walking path to a promontory (way cross and bench) opposite the Nasenwand. Then, turning half right on the Alpenrose slope, ascend in switchbacks past beautiful moor pools and pastures to the impressive Rotmooswasserfall of the deeply carved Rotmoos gorge. The path continues quite steeply to the Schönwieshütte or northwards back to the Gaisberg.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Easy hiking trail; suitable for beginners and walkers. Please note the current weather report at: https://www.oetztal.com/de/sommer.html.
Additional information
More information about hiking in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/wandern
Directions
From Obergurgl head south to the last houses. From there, follow the path to the Zirben Alm and continue along the walking path to a promontory (way cross and bench) opposite the Nasenwand. Then, turning half right on the Alpenrose slope, ascend in switchbacks past beautiful moor pools and pastures to the impressive Rotmooswasserfall of the deeply carved Rotmoos gorge. The path continues quite steeply to the Schönwieshütte or northwards back to the Gaisberg.
Arrival
Public transit
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at.
Starting point
Getting there
Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the ÖTZTAL branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors via the Inn valley up to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. Besides the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. Your trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner: to the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
- Parking garage village center Obergurgl (go down right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 first hour, for every additional 1/2 hour € 1.00 up until max. € 16.00 for 24 hours
- Parking garage village entrance – Festkoglbahn valley station, paid | € 6.00 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, € 10.00 from 8:00 pm to 8:00 am
- Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
- Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable and weather-adapted outdoor clothing, ankle-high hiking boots, wind, rain and sun protection, a hat, possibly gloves, is required for all hikes and routes. Carrying a first aid kit, a mobile phone and possibly a hiking map, as well as sufficient provisions for hikes without dining opportunities, is necessary.